Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. macrocarpa

Prickly Juniper, Cade Cedar, Prickly Cedar

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 10A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color n/a
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control, rock garden, screen, specimen
Height 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, pyramidal, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, fragrant foliage, invasive